Last Updated on September 10, 2020

British Columbia immigration has issued 67 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates in a new BC PNP Tech Pilot draw.

The September 8 draw featured invitations through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. 

Minimum scores were 80 for all four streams. The featured streams were:

• SI – Skilled Worker
• SI – International Graduate
• EEBC – Skilled Worker
• EEBC – International Graduate

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Did You Get Invited in the Latest B.C. Immigration Draw?

Date	Category	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
08-Sept-20	SI – Skilled Worker	80	Total: 67
	SI – International Graduate	80
	EEBC – Skilled Worker	80
	EEBC – International Graduate	80

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

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The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2021 after its initial launch in 2017. It currently has a list of 29 target occupations with relaxed duration requirements.

BC PNP draws aimed specifically at technology workers started in May 2017. The province has a thriving technology industry with some big names of the tech world basing themselves in Canada’s westernmost province.

What Are The BC PNP Tech Pilot Job Requirements?

• Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)
• Job offer must be for at least one-year duration
• Job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at time of application

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What Are The 29 Target Occupations Under the BC PNP Tech Pilot?

NOC Code	Job Title
0131	Telecommunication carriers’ managers
0213	Computer and information systems managers
0512	Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131	Civil engineers
2132	Mechanical engineers
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers
2134	Chemical engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171	Information systems analysts and consultants
2172	Database analysts and data administrators
2173	Software engineers and designers
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175	Web designers and developers
2221	Biological technologists and technicians
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281	Computer network technicians
2282	User support technicians
2283	Information systems testing technicians
5121	Authors and writers
5122	Editors
5125	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224	Broadcast technicians
5225	Audio and video recording technicians
5227	Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5226	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
6221	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade

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A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.